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The Wonder of the Woods What Are Our Children Missing?

Fewer young people are experiencing the joy of playing outdoors and exploring nature, says a noted author, who shows how such neglect can be harmful and how programs like Scouting can help to reverse the trend.

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Parenting Solutions: Helping Children Manage Anger and Conflict

Adults can play a key role as a child develops the skills of understanding what triggers strong feelings of displeasure and knowing the best ways to deal with them.

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Parenting Solutions: Using Humor to Help Guide Your Family Through Life

Kindhearted humor, lovingly applied, can be a healing balm to soothe the stresses and strengthen the standards of family life.

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Parenting Solutions: Managing the Year-End Whirl

These five strategies can reduce the stress of the hectic holiday season and allow more time for things that matter most to you and your family.

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Parenting Solutions: Growing Closer as a Family…Even if You’ve Drifted Apart

It is possible to remain connected in spite of today’s mobility and busy schedules.

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Parenting Solutions: Helping Children Know When It’s Important To Fit In … and When It’s Not

Some children have a hard time balancing the desire to adjust to peer-group behavior with the need to draw the line when urged to join in inappropriate activities.

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Bringing Out the Best in Your Family

When tough situations arise, strong and healthy families can pull together as a team, drawing strength from individual character traits and smart parenting.

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